Monthly Archives: October 2016
Round Rock ISD trustees approved a District of Innovation plan. Here are 6 takeaways.
Here are six takeaways from the Round Rock ISD board of trustees voting Thursday to approve the RRISD District of Innovation plan: 1. RRISD is taking advantage of Texas House Bill 1842. State lawmakers passed…continue readingBarktoberfest and 7 other things to do in Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto this weekend, Oct. 22-23
Saturday, Oct. 22 1. Barktoberfest 2016 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. This 14th annual event, hosted by the Central Texas Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is family- and dog-friendly. It features vendors, dog demos,…continue readingCommunity Impact Newspaper gets new $10 million press rolling
Community Impact Newspaper, Texas’ fastest-growing news organization, has opened its state-of-the-art printing and mailing facility located next to its headquarters outside of Austin, Texas. The new $10 million press will allow Community Impact to greatly…continue readingRound Rock ISD candidates talk district challenges at election forum
Round Rock ISD trustee candidates Mason Moses and Tony A. Pitts touched on several issues affecting the district during a candidate forum Tuesday at Walsh Middle School, including growth management, middle school attendance boundaries and…continue reading“Play for Fall” fundraising event benefiting Play for All Park expansion is SOLD OUT
NOTE: This event has SOLD OUT. The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department will host an exclusive fundraising event benefiting the Play for All Park Expansion at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at the Play for All…continue readingKnow where to vote in Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto
In case you miss an opportunity to cast a ballot during early voting Oct. 24-Nov. 4, the last chance to vote is Election Day, Nov. 8. Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto voters can cast ballots at any vote…continue readingSpeeds may soon be reduced along major Round Rock corridor
Drivers may soon be hitting the brakes when driving through Round Rock if proposed speed zone changes from the Texas Department of Transportation are approved for Hwy. 79, also known as Palm Valley Boulevard. The…continue readingFour pets rescued from home fire
Williamson County EMS Paramedics Andre Kirmanidis and Danielle Savak care for a family pet that was rescued by Round Rock Firefighters. At approximately 8:56 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, the Round Rock Fire Department was dispatched…continue reading Police seek assistance identifying IBC Bank robbery suspect
On Saturday, October 15, at approximately 2:34 p.m., officers responded to a robbery at the IBC Bank located at 1850 Gattis School Road in Round Rock. A white male entered the bank, approached a teller…continue reading City Manager selects new Fire Chief
Robert Isbell has served as Fire Chief in Midland for five years. City Manager Laurie Hadley has selected Robert Isbell, currently Fire Chief in Midland, Texas, to be Round Rock’s next chief. The City conducted a…continue reading